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FRIENDS OF FOOTS CRAY MEADOWS - LITTER PICK, SATURDAY 6th JUNE.FFCM run a litter clearance session on the meadows on the first Saturday of each month. The next one is on 6th June starting at 10a.m.
For details see:
Community litter pick on the meadows | Foots Cray Meadows
www.footscraymeadows.org
Being the first Saturday of the month, on 6 June the Information Centre will be open from 10.00 until about 13.00 during which time we plan to do a litter pick on the meadows. Volunteers are welcome a...
WOODLANDS FARM - BEE SURVEY WALK POSTPONEDWith the weather being rather wet and unpredictable I have decided to cancel the bee walk tomorrow (4th June).
It has been rescheduled to Wednesday 17th June.
Hopefully see you then.
Hannah Ricketts <education@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org>
Education Officer
Working Days: Monday and Wednesday - Friday.
The Woodlands Farm Trust
331 Shooters Hill
Welling
Kent
DA16 3RP
FREE Fly ID workshop, London Natural History Museum, Monday 8th June. Online registration necessary.There are over 7,000 species of fly in the UK, but it's fair to say that the study of this large and important group of animals is somewhat neglected in Bexley. If you'd like to know more, you may be interested in this event. For further info/registering link:
Beginner’s Workshop to Diptera: Common Fly Families
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Join the Diptera team at the Natural History Museum for a beginner-friendly workshop introducing the identification of common fly families.
TWO WILDLIFE EVENTS AT FOOTSCRAY MEADOWS, SUNDAY 7th JUNEJoin FRIENDS OF FOOTSCRAY MEADOWS on a FREE and informative walk around the site's 8 wildlife ponds, starting at Five Arches bridge at 12.30 p.m. This finishes at approxomately 2p.m. at a wildlife afternoon event at ALL SAINTS CHURCH, Rectory Lane.
FFi on FFC walk:
www.footscraymeadows.org/event-details/pond-to-pond-walk-and-wildlife-afternoon
More info on event at the church in image attached.
Lesnes Abbey Woods wildlife conservation work this Sunday, June 7th ...Ffi: The Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods
www.friendsoflesnesabbeyandwoods.com
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938 Seals in the Thames
The Zoological Society of London’s annual seal count has found 489 Harbour (Common) Seals and 449 Grey Seals in the Thames Estuary. A survey is done every August to monitor seal populations. A short film on this year’s survey is … Continue reading
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August records from Danson Park
Augusts’s records of wildlife sightings in Danson Park from John Turner. We are always pleased to receive records of observations. Email to JonathanRooks@virginmedia.com. We keep copies of reports in a cloud folder at https://app.box.com/s/b9fbraryiqo4h4wblbf6 Danson Park August 2014 01/08/2014 07/08/2014 18/08/2014 … Continue reading
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Norman Road planning decision.
Recently received the letter from the Council confirming the decision to allow the development at the former site in Norman Road, Belvedere. A number of us made objections to the planning application (see previous posts) and were disapointed that the … Continue reading
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Boris Island airport rejection
Local birdwatchers and RSPB members are delighted at the rejection of the ‘Boris Island’ Airport proposals by the Airports Commission. Welcoming the rejection of the Thames Estuary Airport at Cliffe, the RSPB have said. “Common sense has prevailed as the … Continue reading
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How to respond to Bexley Council’s Budget proposals.
Bexley Council are running a consultation until Sunday 14th September on residents’ views of their further budget cuts. This gives us one more week to make our views known on potential impacts on parks, open spaces and wildlife … and … Continue reading
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Crossness reserve reopens as Travellers move on.
Crossness Nature Reserve had to close over the Bank Holiday weekend because of tresspassers. Karen Sutton, Reserve Manager writes on the aftermath. I am pleased to report that the travellers have now been moved on and access to the Protected … Continue reading
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Weather report June 2014
World’s hottest May followed by world’s hottest June. Latest Prime Meridian newsletter covering weather and climate, globally and locally, for June 2014. Prime Meridian is published as part the outreach programme of the Ecospheres Project – Earth Campaign. It may be copied … Continue reading
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Canal clearing in Thamesmead 30th August
An opportunity to help with litter picking around the canals of Thamesmead. In response to resident consultation in Thamesmead regarding litter in the waterways Brick Box are including canal clearing in their event on August 30th. The event will take place at The … Continue reading
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Support the London National Park
An interesting campaign to turn London into a National Park. A plan that would give the sites of importance for nature in London greater protection. Perhaps that would make Bexley Council take more account of the importance of sites for wildlife … Continue reading
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London Wildlife Trust comments on the London Infrastructure Plan
Interesting comments from the London Wildlife Trust on the Mayor’s London Infrastructure Plan. It would be good if it does mean more protection for green spaces, yet at the moment Bexley Council is planning to build on a large Site … Continue reading
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